A genetic manipulation of the lateral amygdala that inactivates PKM-zeta protein would be expected to
a. facilitate the acquisition of a conditioned emotional response.
b. induce long-lasting long-term potentiation.
c. block the recall of an already learned conditioned emotional response.
d. block the acquisition of a conditioned emotional response.
e. impair recall of episodic emotional memories.
Answer: d. block the acquisition of a conditioned emotional response.
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